Treatment Options
Surrogacy
What is Gestational Surrogacy?
Gestational Surrogacy is a surrogacy arrangement where the surrogate, who does not contribute her own egg to the conception, carries and gives birth to the baby on behalf of the intended parent(s). In this process, gestational surrogates become pregnant with embryos created through In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF).
Intended parents are able to either select their gestational carriers through one of our agencies or choose their own. All gestational carriers are required to have psychological, physical, and legal clearance prior to the patient’s start of the treatment to ensure all bases are covered for your parenthood journey. RFC works closely with patients who are looking to use gestational surrogacy for their fertility journey, ensuring the best possible experience for our intended parents.
When should I use a surrogate?
Damage to the Uterus
Male Same-Sex Couples or Individuals
Recommended for Women 53+
Undergone Hysterectomy
Pre-Existing Conditions Affecting Fertility
Recurrent Pregnancy Loss
Things to Consider Before Choosing Surrogacy
When choosing a surrogate, there are several factors you may want to consider to ensure the best possible experience. Your surrogate will be with you throughout your fertility journey, so it’s important to set your criteria on what you’re looking for. Here are some factors to consider when choosing a surrogate.
A good pregnancy and delivery history is something to prioritize in your consideration.
When choosing a surrogate, you’ll want to find someone who is healthy and has no significant medical history, making sure the process is safe for your family and surrogate.
Your surrogate will be someone who will join your intimate journey to parenthood. It’s important to choose someone who you trust and will be able to form a connection with.
It is essential to determine and discuss what type of relationship you would like with your surrogate. Some intended parents like to continue the relationship with their surrogate after their child is born, sending annual updates. Surrogacy involves a unique relationship, so make sure to determine what your expectations and boundaries are.
It’s important to consider what type of lifestyle you want your surrogate to have, making sure it aligns with your needs and expectations.
Where your surrogate is located is a big factor to take into consideration. You may want to choose a surrogate that’s nearby or near a major city that’s easy for you to travel to.
California Surrogacy Laws
If you are concerned with surrogacy and parental rights, know that California is one of the most surrogacy-friendly states, where its safe for your dreams of family to come true. Listed below are some commonly asked questions on California surrogacy laws.
Yes, under California Family Code 7962f, surrogacy agreements – contractual agreements between intended parents and surrogates aimed at securing parental rights for the intended parents – are enforceable in California as long as all necessary conditions are met and the agreement remains valid.
Under the Uniform Parentage Act, in California, intended parents are permitted to establish their legal claim as parents before the child is born.
Under California law, intended parents are able to claim parentage, even if their surrogate is out-of-state, if at least one intended parent is a California resident.
Under the Uniform Parentage Act, same-sex parents who use assisted reproduction are able to establish legal parentage.